Topic: Pollution
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Coal Power Plants Are Killing Thousands in Europe: Report
A look at the health consequences of coal's rising popularity.
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Why Obama's New Pick for the EPA Will Be Good for Cities
Gina McCarthy has a strong record on regulating pollutants. But she also gets smart growth.
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China's Spectacularly Silly Plan to Curb Air Pollution
We hate to disappoint, but banning BBQ won't do much.
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We've Found the Perfect Valentine’s Day Date for Infrastructure Nerds
What could be more romantic than a trip to the innards of New York’s digestive system?
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A Breakdown of What Exactly Is in Beijing's Filthy Air
Climate Desk lays out the contents of China's air pollution.
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How the Mafia Is Ruining Naples's Food Scene
Pollution and illegal dumping have destroyed area farms, creating a kind of anti-locavore movement.
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A Possible Link Between Traffic Pollution and Autism
Researchers in California have found a compelling association.
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L.A.'s 'Carmageddon' Produced Dramatic, Instantaneous Air Quality Improvements
Researchers measuring pollution during last year's 405 closure find air quality improved by as much as 83 percent.
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Postcard
The Most Polluted Playgrounds in the World
Without play sets, slum children frolic in garbage dumps and toxic rivers.
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Reviving New York Harbor With Oysters: Why Hasn't This Happened Yet?
It's been more than two years since Columbia University professor Kate Orff made waves with her "Oyster-tecture" proposal. She's still pushing.
